My boy.

I am so sorry about your magnificent boy. It is never easy but it is the last loving thing we can do.

Hold them as they go.

Dee, I sympathise and empathise with you. I too had a beautiful Rottweiler, who comforted me during my horrible divorce. I told my ex, he could take whatever he wanted from the marital home, except my girl.
She was the most placid of dogs, sometimes too placid. Any stranger who came to our house would be ‘licked’ to death.
She later developed Cancer and I had to let her go. I asked the vet to come to the house. My children and myself, sat with her till the end. The Vet wasn’t the kindest or most sympathetic, but that’s another story. …

So very sad to hear that you’ve lost your beloved boy, Dee. The happy memories of him will always be with you. Sending you hugs.

I am sure he was a wonderful pet. Treasure the memories, I know how you feel.

So sorry to hear of your loss Dee. I’ve had pets all my life and everyone has been special. You will miss him and also have happy memories too. ?

So sorry Dee1012. Pets are special and have got many of us through the last 2 years.

I really feel for you OP. I’m having my beloved 14 year old rescue JRT PTS tomorrow due to multiple issues but namely his intermittent aggression due to dementia. He’s just bitten me so badly recently for the second time and I’m on antibiotics.

My heart is breaking and my last few hours with him are going to be so bittersweet but I know I’m doing the right thing. You did too and you’ll look back at your time with your beloved boy and feel happiness and know that you were a truly wonderful owner who gave him the best life.

You and your dear pet will be in my thoughts tomorrow Borninthe50s.

I cried when I read your post. We had to have our beloved labrador put to sleep 2 1/2 years ago. It was very sudden and although I had lost, and grieved for, many dogs over the years, nothing could compare with the grief I felt for this beautiful boy. I have never experienced anything like it in my life, even when my parents died. He was my soulmate.
All I can say is that your boy loved you so much, and would not want you to be unhappy. Things will get better eventually. Online pet bereavment forums helped me somewhat. My thoughts are with you.

I'm so sorry Borninthe50s, I will be thinking about you tomorrow

We are going through the same pain as you. Our darling sweet rescued Boxer was put to sleep on December 28th.Our pain is very deep but she had Lymphoma & we know we did the right thing by her. She really went down hill over Christmas albeit the best veterinarian care & deepest love and attention from us.
Take heart that grief is the price we pay for love. Your hearts will ease, it just takes time. God bless doggies everywhere.